Is Surgery the right choice
Every year, more than 15 million Americans have surgery. Most operations are not emergencies and are considered elective surgery. This means that you have time to learn about your operation to be sure it is the best treatment for you. You also have time to work with your surgeon to make the surgery as safe as possible. Be active in your health care to have quality care.
What If I Don’t Have This Operation? If you’ve asked your surgeon about the benefits and risks of the operation you might decide not to have it. Ask your surgeon what you will gain, or lose, by not having the operation right now. Could you be in more pain? Could your condition get worse? Could the problem go away?You might want to get a second opinion. Getting a second opinion from another doctor is a very good way to make sure that having the operation is the best choice for you.
Last modified July 6, 2008Author 2052 > has blogged 6 times
